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Is Cherries keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, cherries is not keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup (77 g)) has about 10.7 g of net carbs, about 43% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day43%

The short answer

A few are okay; a bowl is not.

A typical serving is ½ cup (77 g). That has 49 calories, 0.8 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 10.7 g net carbs (12.3 g total carbs − 1.6 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

1servings at 20 g/day
2servings at 25 g/day
4servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

Lower-carb swaps for cherries

Nutrition facts

Serving size½ cup (77 g)
Calories49
Total fat0.2 g
Total carbohydrate12.3 g
Dietary fiber1.6 g
Net carbs10.7 g
Protein0.8 g

Per 100 g: 63 kcal · 13.9 g net carbs · 1.1 g protein · 0.2 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is cherries keto?

No, cherries is not keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup (77 g)) has about 10.7 g of net carbs, about 43% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in cherries?

A serving of cherries (½ cup (77 g)) has about 12.3 g of total carbohydrates and 1.6 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 10.7 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 13.9 g of net carbs.

Can I eat cherries on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. A few are okay; a bowl is not. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of cherries?

Lower-carb swaps include strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, avocado.

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